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What in the World is Happening in College Admissions?

Published by Valerie Raines on March 12, 2021

Enjoy this video on college admissions today. In it, I share changes in college testing, admissions, higher education, and financing with new info on college loans that may help you minimize debt.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged college admission, College Testing, Higher Education, Minimizing College Loans
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Valerie was responsible for college guidance during my senior year at Laurel School. She was extremely professional, and played an important role in my acceptance to my first choice school.
C.J., Brown A.B., Harvard M.B.A.
With Valerie’s guidance, our granddaughter submitted most of her applications in the summer. By the early fall, she was admitted to several colleges. In the second semester of 12th grade, she was able to take a course at a local college approved by the university she planned to attend.
D.J., Grandparent
My daughter had chosen colleges that her within her reach, but was hesitant to explore more challenging “stretch” schools.  We wanted to be sure we weren’t “missing something” and working with Valerie enabled us to conduct a more mindful college search. We trusted Valerie’s extensive experience and depth of knowledge, but what really made it such a great experience was the way Valerie connected so readily with my daughter, who looked forward to their meetings and even described them as “fun”! … Read more
S.W., Parent
Valerie Raines expertly negotiated the drama that is college admissions. She balanced my parents’ aspirations and anxiety with my personality, academic profile and goals and, without her advice, I would not have applied for or attended Harvard University. She provided a complete guidance experience from application through matriculation… She made it her goal to make the entire college admission and decision process as easy as possible…
M.R., Harvard B.A. & J.D.
My son was interested in colleges that were not the right fit for him. Valerie showed him other better, options. Her experience in the field helped him navigate with confidence his tour and interview at the college that turned out to be perfect for him. He was admitted Early Decision to a great college that is right for him.
A.H., Parent
Valerie was my college guidance counselor during high school. I was in very good hands. She gave me top notch advice and coaching and from high school I went on to a top university, which was my number one choice, and she definitely played a role in my successful application there, as well as other colleges.
C.M., Harvard B.A., Columbia J.D.
We were not sure about the right roles and timetables in our son’s college application process. Valerie guided us through each step making sure we knew who needed to do what and when. Then she prepared us early for applying for financial aid and this reduced our anxiety as first-time applicants.
Q.M., Parent
I can remember worrying that I might not find the right place for me and not even knowing how to begin narrowing my focus.  Valerie helped me identify what was important to me in a school, develop a targeted list of schools that met those requirements, and ensured that I positioned myself to be an ideal candidate for the schools.  She was a wonderful sounding board through the entire process…
S.S., Tulane B.S., Cleveland State M.B.A.
Valerie was my guidance counselor… She provided excellent insight and recommendations into the college selection and admission process. She was very personable and treated each student with a personalized approach.  
E.B., Boston College B.S., Loyola Maryland M.B.A.
I am truly impressed by your talents and ability to work with young students. Also, I am impressed by your great work.
A.A., Parent

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